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What should I do after high school?

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Why does starting high school feel so hard?

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My Education

Why do I need to learn this?

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My Education

Can I go back to school after dropping out?

My Different

‘What should I do with my life?’ starts with ‘who do I want to be?’

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My Education

Can I leave school after Year 10?

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My Education

Mike’s story

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My Education

Jess’s Story